Goff Junior High School is located on Newport Avenue in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The school is in a mid-size city. It only consists of seventh and eighth graders. This school holds approximately 523 students and 48 full time teachers. It's student to teacher ratio is 10:1.(“Information Works: Rhode Island Public Schools 2008”) Many parents seem to provide good feedback on the school and are satisfied with the education that is provided for their children.
Community Background
The town of Pawtucket was founded in 1671. The area of Pawtucket is about nine square miles. Joseph Jenks from England is credited for being the first person to establish a dwelling in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The first water powered cotton spinning mill was constructed and opened here by Samuel Slater. In 2007, the community of Pawtucket had about 76,396 residents. Of those residents, 36,800 people were male and 39,596 of the population were female. Pawtucket is a blue collar community and has an important manufactoring center. One of the most known places in Pawtucket is the Slator Mill Historic Site. Pawtucket is home of the baseball team the Paw Sox. (“Pawtucket”)
Income/Poverty Table
Pawtucket
Rhode Island
United States
Median Household Income
42,931
51,814
48,451
Median Family Income
46,223
64,733
58,526
Per Capita Income
20,217
25,937
25,267
Families Below Poverty Level
11.5%
7.8%
9.2%
Individuals Below Poverty Level
12.8%
566 or 11.1%
12.4%
(“Information Works: Rhode Island Public Schools 2008”)
Statement: As seen in the table of income and poverty for Pawtucket, Rhode Island, the median household income for Pawtucket is just a little lower then the average household income for the United States. The median family income for Pawtucket is 46,223, which is about 12,000 lower then the United States and about 18,000 lower then the median income for Rhode Island. The families below poverty level for Pawtucket is a little higher then the state and country average but the individuals below poverty level in Pawtucket seem to be almost the same for Rhode Island and the United States.
Race Table
Pawtucket
Rhode Island
United States
White
51,959
882,370
73.9%
Black/African American
9,014
54,396
12.4%
Asian
2,586
29,406
4.4%
Hispanic
12,452
117,708
14.8%
(“Information Works: Rhode Island Public Schools 2008”)
Statement: Shown above is a table of races in the town of Pawtucket, Rhode Island and the United States. In Pawtucket, the majority of people are white. After whites come Hispanics with 12,452 in Pawtucket which makes up 14.8% of the United States. Blacks and African Americans come after with a number of 9,014 in Pawtucket. There are about 2,586 Asians in Pawtucket and 29,406 in Rhode Island.
District Background
Goff Junior High School is home to seventh and eighth graders. It's community consisted of 9074 students with 784 full time teachers. Thirty-six percent of teachers have reported that the lack of training is a moderate or major problem. Nineteen percent of teachers have been in the field of education for more then 25 years and only three percent of teachers have had one year or less of experience in the field of education. (“Information Works: Rhode Island Public Schools 2008”)"The Mission of Goff Junior High School, in partnership with home and community, is to establish an environment that values diversity and fosters respect for all individuals, an enthusiasm for learning, and a quest for success. Together, we will create a safe and nurturing school which produces well prepared learners who are familiar with current technology and prepared for life's challenges." Goff Junior High School has many belief statements, some of which include, every individual deserves to be treated with respect, with a positive attitude and effort, everyone will succeed, everyone deserves to come to a safe school with a nurturing environment conductive to learning, communication between student, teacher, and parents is essential to a child's success, etc.(“Goff Junior High School PTO Goff Junior High School PTO”) This school is very well put together, and makes an effort to have every child feel welcomed, safe and secured.
Sources of Revenue/Funding
Revenue/Funding
Pawtucket
Rhode Island
Local
25% - 27.1 million
55% - 1.1 billion
State
63% - 67.8 million
37% - 749.8 million
Federal
11% - 12.1 million
7% - 145.6 million
(“Information Works: Rhode Island Public Schools 2008”)
Statement: The money income for the town of Pawtucket locally is 27.1 million dollars which is much less then the state of Rhode Island's income which is 1.1 billion dollars. The state and federal funding/revenue for both the state of Rhode Island and the city of Pawtucket does not have that much difference.
Per-pupil Expenditures Excluding Other Commitments
Indicator
Pawtucket - All Programs
RI - All Programs
Pawtucket - General Education
RI - General Education
Number of Students
9,074
142,785
Number of Teachers
784
14,160
Teacher/Student Ratio
1:10
1:10
Total Expenditure
$101,315,000
$1,813,369,500
Total per-pupil expenditure
$11,500
$12,700
$7,774
$9,409
Instruction
6,787
Instruction Support
2,578
Operations
1,525
Leadership
610
(“Information Works: Rhode Island Public Schools 2008”)
Statement: I could not get the information for much of the general education but most of the information I received was for all programs. From the chart above, the information provided tells the number of students, number of teachers, teacher/student ratio, etc.
Per-Pupil Expenditures Including Other Commitments
Indicator
Pawtucket/Number of Students
RI
General Education
8,167
9,220
Title 1
519
536
Special Education
18,409
16,382
Career & Technical Education
5,336
4,249
English Language Learners
727
7,931
(“Information Works: Rhode Island Public Schools 2008”)
Statement: This chart indicates the amount of students in each different program for the city of Pawtucket and the state of Rhode Island. According to the chart, there is not much difference between the two. The only major difference in numbers between the city and the state is the English Language Learners where Pawtucket has 727 number of students and Rhode Island has 7,931 students.
School Analysis
Student Characteristics Table
Indicator
Values
Subsidized Lunch Program
53% yes / 47% no
Ethnic Backgrounds
73% White / 17% Hispanic / 9% Black/African Amer. / 1% Asian
(“Information Works: Rhode Island Public Schools 2008”)
SALT Reports
Student Perceptions on School Environment and Supports
Indicator
Value (scale 1 to 5)
Positive School Climate; overall score
3
Teachers Provide Support
2.9
Clarity of Behavior Expectations and Rules
3.7
Students Show Commitment
3.2
Positive Student Interactions
3.5
Negative Student Interactions
3.4
Disciplinary Harshness
3.7
Instructional Innovation and Variation
2.9
General Quality of School Life
2.8
(“Information Works: Rhode Island Public Schools 2008”)
Statement: According to the chart shown above, the highest value ranked was a 3.7 in the indicators of clarity of behavior expectations and rules and disciplinary harshness. The least value according to the chart was general quality of school life which was ranked at 2.8.
Conclusion
Overall, Goff Junior High School is a school that has well-experienced teachers and good teaching curriculum. The main focus of the school is to educate students equally and provide them with knowledge that they will carry on to the future. The administration of the school is very well educated and cares much for the children. They are all aware of what they are teaching their students and how to help the students in any possible way. In addition, Goff Junior High offers many programs that allow children to be better educated and receive help when needed. This school located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, offers seventh and eighth graders the opportunity to expand their knowledge in many ways and show the children what they are capable of doing.
Goff Junior High School
Introduction
Goff Junior High School is located on Newport Avenue in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The school is in a mid-size city. It only consists of seventh and eighth graders. This school holds approximately 523 students and 48 full time teachers. It's student to teacher ratio is 10:1.(“Information Works: Rhode Island Public Schools 2008”) Many parents seem to provide good feedback on the school and are satisfied with the education that is provided for their children.
Community Background
The town of Pawtucket was founded in 1671. The area of Pawtucket is about nine square miles. Joseph Jenks from England is credited for being the first person to establish a dwelling in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The first water powered cotton spinning mill was constructed and opened here by Samuel Slater. In 2007, the community of Pawtucket had about 76,396 residents. Of those residents, 36,800 people were male and 39,596 of the population were female. Pawtucket is a blue collar community and has an important manufactoring center. One of the most known places in Pawtucket is the Slator Mill Historic Site. Pawtucket is home of the baseball team the Paw Sox. (“Pawtucket”)
Income/Poverty Table
Statement: As seen in the table of income and poverty for Pawtucket, Rhode Island, the median household income for Pawtucket is just a little lower then the average household income for the United States. The median family income for Pawtucket is 46,223, which is about 12,000 lower then the United States and about 18,000 lower then the median income for Rhode Island. The families below poverty level for Pawtucket is a little higher then the state and country average but the individuals below poverty level in Pawtucket seem to be almost the same for Rhode Island and the United States.
Race Table
Statement: Shown above is a table of races in the town of Pawtucket, Rhode Island and the United States. In Pawtucket, the majority of people are white. After whites come Hispanics with 12,452 in Pawtucket which makes up 14.8% of the United States. Blacks and African Americans come after with a number of 9,014 in Pawtucket. There are about 2,586 Asians in Pawtucket and 29,406 in Rhode Island.
District Background
Goff Junior High School is home to seventh and eighth graders. It's community consisted of 9074 students with 784 full time teachers. Thirty-six percent of teachers have reported that the lack of training is a moderate or major problem. Nineteen percent of teachers have been in the field of education for more then 25 years and only three percent of teachers have had one year or less of experience in the field of education. (“Information Works: Rhode Island Public Schools 2008”)"The Mission of Goff Junior High School, in partnership with home and community, is to establish an environment that values diversity and fosters respect for all individuals, an enthusiasm for learning, and a quest for success. Together, we will create a safe and nurturing school which produces well prepared learners who are familiar with current technology and prepared for life's challenges." Goff Junior High School has many belief statements, some of which include, every individual deserves to be treated with respect, with a positive attitude and effort, everyone will succeed, everyone deserves to come to a safe school with a nurturing environment conductive to learning, communication between student, teacher, and parents is essential to a child's success, etc.(“Goff Junior High School PTO Goff Junior High School PTO”) This school is very well put together, and makes an effort to have every child feel welcomed, safe and secured.
Sources of Revenue/Funding
Statement: The money income for the town of Pawtucket locally is 27.1 million dollars which is much less then the state of Rhode Island's income which is 1.1 billion dollars. The state and federal funding/revenue for both the state of Rhode Island and the city of Pawtucket does not have that much difference.
Per-pupil Expenditures Excluding Other Commitments
Statement: I could not get the information for much of the general education but most of the information I received was for all programs. From the chart above, the information provided tells the number of students, number of teachers, teacher/student ratio, etc.
Per-Pupil Expenditures Including Other Commitments
Statement: This chart indicates the amount of students in each different program for the city of Pawtucket and the state of Rhode Island. According to the chart, there is not much difference between the two. The only major difference in numbers between the city and the state is the English Language Learners where Pawtucket has 727 number of students and Rhode Island has 7,931 students.
School Analysis
Student Characteristics Table
SALT Reports
Student Perceptions on School Environment and Supports
Statement: According to the chart shown above, the highest value ranked was a 3.7 in the indicators of clarity of behavior expectations and rules and disciplinary harshness. The least value according to the chart was general quality of school life which was ranked at 2.8.
Conclusion
Overall, Goff Junior High School is a school that has well-experienced teachers and good teaching curriculum. The main focus of the school is to educate students equally and provide them with knowledge that they will carry on to the future. The administration of the school is very well educated and cares much for the children. They are all aware of what they are teaching their students and how to help the students in any possible way. In addition, Goff Junior High offers many programs that allow children to be better educated and receive help when needed. This school located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, offers seventh and eighth graders the opportunity to expand their knowledge in many ways and show the children what they are capable of doing.
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